Dealing with mold infestation in hospitals and medical practices

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Hurraß, Julia · Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene

Kruse-Wehner, Eva-Brigitta · Institut für Hygiene und Umwelt

Engelhart, Steffen · University Hospital Bonn

Herr, Caroline E.W. · German Center for Lung Research

Klimek, Ludger · Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie

Nowak, Dennis · German Center for Lung Research

Steinmann, Jörg · Nuremberg Hospital

Steiß, Jens-Oliver

Abstract

If, despite all precautionary measures, moisture/mold damage can be detected in the environment of these particularly vulnerable patients, it must be remediated immediately. Indoor measurements of mold exposure are not indicated for medical reasons. Rather, all measures that help to avoid moisture damage are crucial for prevention.

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Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Insects and Parasite Interactions

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Published in: PubMed

Volume 20, pp. Doc65-Doc65

DOI: 10.3205/dgkh000594

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